Ja Morant has been the talk of the town in basketball trade conversations as of late. This is due to his strong comments on the Memphis Grizzlies’ coaching staff. There are signs that the Grizzlies’ roster might soon implode, with Morant potentially headlining a trade. Amid those controversies, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony shared his thoughts … Read more
Ex-NBA Player Faces Federal Charges Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of gambling fraud and leaking private injury information about LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jones appeared in Brooklyn federal court with his lawyer, Kenneth Montgomery, who entered the plea for him. The court allowed Jones to stay free … Read more
Pewter Report’s Injury Reports Are Presented ByJorgensen Law, P.A. – Champions Of The Injured & DisabledCall (727) 347-7733 Or Visit JorgensenLawOffice.com For A FREE Case EvaluationPersonal Injury • Workers’ Comp • Social Security The Bucs are excited to get right tackle Luke Goedeke back at practice this week, and the good news for Tampa Bay is that … Read more
The Memphis Grizzlies locker room is feeling the pressure, and it is not just from their losing record. A growing rift between star point guard Ja Morant and new head coach Tuomas Iisalo has turned a tough start to the season into a potential crisis, sparking trade rumors and raising questions about the franchise’s direction. … Read more
When Zohran Mamdani upset Andrew Cuomo to win the New York City Democratic mayoral primary in June, it led to a lot of histrionics. The usual fear tactics against a young Muslim democratic socialist had failed to torpedo his campaign, and the rich were getting desperate. In Cuomo’s case, he ignored the public rejection, ran … Read more
There’s been plenty to like about the first half of the season for Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield. Through eight games he’s compiled 1,919 passing yards and 13 passing touchdowns along with just two interceptions. He’s also produced 158 rushing yards, which puts him on pace to break his career high of 378 yards last season. … Read more
Drew Magary’s Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday at Defector during the NFL season. Got something you wanna contribute? Email the Roo. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. The exact midpoint of the NFL regular season has always been annoying to pin down. … Read more
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) runs with the ball during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images It’s been an up-and-down season for Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado, but his breakout could be coming. … Read more
A Home Game 935 Miles Away The Dallas Mavericks may play in Texas, but Mexico City felt like home last weekend. In front of 20,385 passionate fans at Arena CDMX, the Mavs faced the Detroit Pistons in the NBA’s 34th Mexico Game. Though Dallas lost 113–101, the energy inside the arena never dipped. Every basket … Read more
League Under Scrutiny NBA officials met Wednesday with congressional staffers in Washington to discuss the league’s connection to sportsbooks and recent gambling scandals. The talks followed federal charges against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and others. Two sources told The Associated Press that Commissioner Adam Silver did not attend, … Read more